FG Plan to Scrap ‘Irrelevant’ Courses Sparks Backlash
The Federal Government’s proposal to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to Nigeria’s economic needs has drawn sharp reactions from education stakeholders, particularly over fears that social science programmes may be affected. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the plan during a “Renewed Hope Conversation” with students at the University of Abuja, stating that the […]
Adeleke Approves ASUU-FG Agreement Implementation in UNIOSUN
Ademola Adeleke has approved the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government at Osun State University, marking a significant step toward improving staff welfare at the institution. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the implementation has commenced with the […]
ASUU Warns Nasarawa Government Over Unresolved Welfare Issues at NSUK
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University Keffi branch, has warned the Nasarawa State Government that continued delays in addressing lecturers’ welfare demands could disrupt industrial harmony at the institution. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, branch chairperson Abdulmumini Loko said the briefing was convened to highlight unresolved issues affecting staff […]
Taraba Govt Approves N3bn to End TSU Strike
The prolonged industrial action at Taraba State University may soon be resolved after the Taraba State government approved a N3 billion intervention to settle outstanding entitlements owed to university staff. Governor Agbu Kefas announced the financial package during a visit to the university campus in Jalingo on Thursday, in what observers describe as a significant […]
ASUU Resumes Strike At Taraba State University Over Unfulfilled Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Taraba State University (TSU) branch has resumed its previously suspended indefinite strike, citing the Taraba State Government’s failure to implement a 2025 agreement. In a statement released Wednesday in Jalingo, the union’s chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, said the resumption follows the government’s inability to take “concrete and […]
